Saturday, July 11, 2009

Tonight I giggled. I love giggling. Giggling is so very Britta. It happens over the senseless stuff and likely makes me a simpleton. I am truly 18 forever at heart and some times I digress and hit closer to 10 or 11 years old!

The children and I are settling nicely into our home. We have a home again! The kids have been excited and are all about helping. They have been getting a long great with the exception of random time outs for senseless little frustrations. Tonight I was doing a second sweep of the weeds in the front yard. Rather than piling them up I was just pulling them haphazardly and tossing them without thought or regard.

In an effort to earn some more cash, the kids quickly agreed to pick them all up. What cracked me up was their different strategies. Ellie set right to work. She did not want to waste any time. She was really quick but a little sloppy because of it. She picked up a large amount of weeds this way and was very proud of herself.

Dayton on the other hand ran into the house to get a plastic bag. He was frustrated that Ellie got a leg up but he was also able to gather up a great deal of weeds. He was much more thorough and even pulled a few weeds that I had missed. He was so methodical and stuck to his plan. It worked.

I laughed to myself and then outloud as I quietly watched them set to work. They completed the task though the means to the end was so different for them and reflected their little personalities! Ellie is impulsive and moves fast in both body and mind. She doesn't like to waste time and is very determined. Dayton is more strategic and likes to think things through. He's very rational and likes to do things right and to completion. I love both of their little personalities so much!

On the B Side: It's crazy to me how inherent their little personalities are. As parents we think we have all of this control and influence over them (and to some extent we do) but they each come with their very own little pre-packaged personalities! I also love that my moonbeams are so willing to help out!

About Me

At any given moment, I can be found loving life hard! I love being the architect of my own life, feeling empowered and making the magic happen! I believe in taking action, being part of the solution and striving to be the very best version of myself. I place a high degree of value upon authenticity, integrity and depth of character. I bask in the sunlight of life and take it all in one perfect moment at a time! I love finding a way through the challenges, celebrating the shiny silver linings and expanding my perspective. I am in love with the intricate dance required to achieve that delicate balance between heart and mind. I believe in moderation, determination and FAILING forward. I am passionate about learning and can most often be found sprinting through this marathon of life full of energy and embracing the light. Growing, stretching and constantly pushing forward are crucial elements of my equation. Time is absolutely precious and I refuse to take it for granted. There shall be no drinking of the complacency kool-aid! I choose to spend my time with those that I love the most and wrap both of my arms tightly around them and this beautiful life!